Connecting route · China → South Korea

Flights from Sanya to Busan

There are no direct flights from Sanya to Busan. The easiest way is one stop via Shanghai or Hong Kong, about 5h 52m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 52m

Sanya to Busan at a glance

Fastest journey5h 52mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Shanghai or Hong Kong

Best ways to fly from Sanya to Busan

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

SYX Shanghai (PVG) PUS

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Jeju Air, Korean Air

One airline, one ticket ~5h 52m

SYX Hong Kong (HKG) PUS

Leg 1: HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: Air Busan, HK Express, Trinity Airways

One airline, one ticket ~5h 52m

SYX Hangzhou (HGH) PUS

Leg 1: Beijing Capital Airlines, Chengdu Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Loong Air

One airline, one ticket ~5h 53m

SYX Nanjing (NKG) PUS

Leg 1: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~5h 59m

SYX Shenyang (SHE) PUS

Leg 1: Beijing Capital Airlines, Chengdu Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~7h 16m

SYX Chengdu (TFU) PUS

Leg 1: Air China, Beijing Capital Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Busan

Same alliance ~7h 12m

Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance: 2,695 km1,674 miles
Journey time: 5h 52mestimate
Time difference: +1hBusan vs Sanya
Currency in Busan: KRW
Airports: SYX → PUS

Flights from Sanya to Busan: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sanya to Busan?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Shanghai, Hong Kong and Hangzhou. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.

How long is the flight from Sanya to Busan?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 52m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,695 km.

Where do you change planes between Sanya and Busan?

The best connecting points are Shanghai (PVG), Hong Kong (HKG), Hangzhou (HGH) and Nanjing (NKG). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Shanghai, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Sanya and Busan?

Sanya: Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX). Busan: Gimhae International Airport (PUS).

What is the time difference between Sanya and Busan?

Busan is 1 hour ahead of Sanya.

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